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Otegha Uwagba. Little Black Book: The Sunday Times bestseller
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Dedication
FOREWORD
GETTING IT DONE. WAYS TO MAXIMIZE YOUR PRODUCTIVITY
THE EARLY BIRD
POWER HOUR
GETTING DRESSED
MAKE A LIST
QUALITY OVER QUANTITY
ONE THING AT A TIME
PEAK TIME
LUNCHTIME
COMPARTMENTALIZE
THINK IT OVER
SET DEADLINES
DONE IS BETTER THAN PERFECT
OVERCOMING CREATIVE BLOCKS. GETTING YOUR MOJO BACK
LOOK OUTSIDE YOUR GENRE
DON’T SURROUND YOURSELF WITH YOURSELF
PRIORITIZE
ACE YOUR SPACE
Get organized
Go green
Lighting
Make your space unique
Get comfortable
Tune in
CHANGE YOUR SCENERY
BREAK IT UP
DIGITAL DETOX
CUT THE CRAP
BUILDING YOUR BRAND. NOT JUST A CORPORATE BUZZWORD – THE IMPORTANCE OF PERSONAL BRANDING
STANDING OUT
FIND YOUR NICHE
DRESS THE PART
STICK TO YOUR GUNS
GET SOCIAL
SELF-PROMOTE
BE EASY TO FIND
STAY CURRENT
GO THE EXTRA MILE
KEEP IT REAL
PUBLIC SPEAKING 101. HOW TO GIVE A KICK-ASS PRESENTATION
WORD COUNT
USING NOTES
STRUCTURE AND PACE
LOOKS COUNT
KEEP IT SIMPLE
PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT
ALL KILLER, NO FILLER
BODY TALK
Breathe
Drink water
Eat something
EYE CONTACT
TELL A STORY
WHAT TO WEAR
MONEY TALKS PART I: KNOWING YOUR WORTH. GETTING PAID WHAT YOU DESERVE
SALARY BENCHMARKS
NEGOTIATING A PAY RISE. Be prepared
Timing is key
Do your homework
Rehearse beforehand
Make your case
The power of silence
Write it up
Set a goal
NEGOTIATING A JOB OFFER
Remember your advantage
Keep schtum
Play it cool
Take your time
SETTING YOUR RATES
REVIEWING YOUR RATES
WORKING FOR FREE
MONEY TALKS PART II: TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS. MANAGING YOUR AFFAIRS
BUDGETING
PAY YOURSELF FIRST
TRACKING SPENDING
FREELANCER FINANCES: TAXES
FREELANCER FINANCES: EXPENSES
FREELANCER FINANCES: MANAGING YOUR CASH FLOW
FREELANCER FINANCES: CONTRACTS AND SOWS
FREELANCER FINANCES: INVOICING CLIENTS
FREELANCER FINANCES: DEALING WITH LATE PAYMENT
PROTECTING YOUR WORK
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS
STAKE YOUR CLAIM
GET A CONTRACT
Work for hire
Indemnity clauses
Work product
GETTING AN AGENT
BACK TO SCHOOL. HOW AND WHY TO LEARN NEW SKILLS
WHY DO IT?
Being self-sufficient
Health benefits
Career clarity
HOW TO DO IT
WHERE TO DO IT
General Assembly
Skillshare
Duolingo
Lynda
City Lit London
Brit & Co
THE ART OF NETWORKING. BECAUSE WHO YOU KNOW IS AS IMPORTANT AS WHAT YOU KNOW
NETWORK IN ALL DIRECTIONS
BE RECIPROCAL
START SMALL
ANYTIME, ANYPLACE
COLD EMAILING
Signpost
Keep it concise
Get personal
Have a clear ask
Persist
CONNECT IRL
Be on time
Do your research
Have a clear ask (again)
Wrap up on time
Get a referral
Follow up
NAVIGATING THE WORKPLACE PART I: WORKING WITH OTHERS. ON RELATIONSHIPS AND HOW TO BUILD THEM
MANAGING UP. Communicate
Think for yourself
Suss them out
Think big
MANAGING DOWN. Be a mentor
Be friendly – not a friend
Do unto others …
MANAGING CLIENTS. Be discerning
Figure out their agenda
Be partners
Get a contract
MANAGING CREATIVE COLLABORATIONS
Set some ground rules
Have a clear goal
Create a budget
Divide and conquer
Choose wisely
PERFORMANCE REVIEWS. Don’t leave it too late
Come prepared
Dealing with criticism
NAVIGATING THE WORKPLACE PART II: ASSERTING YOURSELF. ON CONFIDENCE AND HOLDING YOUR OWN
MIND YOUR LANGUAGE
SHARE YOUR OPINIONS
PUSH FOR MORE
DEALING WITH DOUBT
Embrace it
Set realistic standards
Over-prepare
Ask for help
It’s good to talk
List your achievements
LOOKING AFTER NUMBER ONE. KEEPING YOUR MIND AND BODY ON TRACK
MIND
Mornings
At work
Home time
Bedtime
BODY
Food for thought
Keep it moving
Catch some zzz’s
BALANCE
Establish some boundaries
Know your limits
Stay social
Treat yourself
Say ‘no’ more often
Q&A. WORDS OF WISDOM FROM SOME INSPIRATIONAL WOMEN
WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO OTHER WORKING WOMEN?
HOW DO YOU MAINTAIN A HEALTHY WORK-LIFE BALANCE?
WHAT DAY-TO-DAY ESSENTIALS DO YOU RELY ON?
WHAT MAXIMS DO YOU LIVE OR WORK BY?
EVERYDAY RESOURCES. THINGS TO READ
WEBSITES TO BROWSE
USEFUL TOOLS
PLACES TO WORK: UK
PLACES TO WORK: WORLDWIDE
PLACES TO INSPIRE: UK
PLACES TO INSPIRE: WORLDWIDE
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